China, 1644-1912. The pear-shaped body supported on a tall spreading foot and rising to a gently flared mouth, cast in low relief with two shaped panels enclosing confronted dragons and phoenixes, respectively, flanked by naturalistic handles in the form of flowering prunus branches.

Provenance: From an Austrian private collection.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, casting flaws, and minuscule nicks. The bronze covered in a rich, chocolate patina.

Weight: 782.8 g
Dimensions: Height 16.3 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Bonhams London, 16 May 2023, lot 576
Price: GBP 1,913 or approx. EUR 2,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze vase, Xuande six-character mark, Qing dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the related form and manner of casting with similar patina. Note the high relief decoration, as opposed to the low relief on the present lot, as well as the apocryphal Xuande mark. Note the size (22 cm).